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Sandeep Acharya laid to rest, family in shock

‘Indian Idol 2
winner’ Sandeep Acharya was cremated at his native place, Bikaner on 16th December,
2013. The 29 year old singer succumbed to jaundice on Sunday, 15th December,
2013 in a private hospital in Gurgaon, Haryana. He had been battling the
disease since the past few days. He was shifted there after his condition
deteriorated, leading to his demise. He is survived by his wife Namrata
and infant daughter.

Thousands thronged
the Chokhuti cremation ground to bid farewell to the talented singer. His last
rites were performed by his cousin Naveen Acharya. His father could not hold
himself together as he watched his son’s mortal remains being consigned to
flames.

The funeral
procession was attended by numerous people including family, friends and fans.
They included singers Raja Hassan of ‘Sa Re Ga Ma’ fame and Pooja Chatterjee of
‘Indian Idol 3’ fame. His wife was still in a state of shock as she was still
unable to accept the fact that her husband was no more. Ever since her
caesarean operation last month, she was still undergoing treatment. In honour
of the singer, tradesmen kept their shops closed as a mark of tribute. The
hosts, judges and contestants of the ‘Indian Idol’ show also expressed their
condolence over the sad event. Sonu Nigam, one of the judges on the show
‘Indian Idol 2’ posted on twitter, ‘Sandeep Acharya died? Oh my God... I’m so
sad. What a beautiful soul. The boy was just 29... God give his parents some
strength.’ Co judge Farah Khan said, ‘It’s too sad to hear of Sandeep Acharya,
winner of ‘Indian Idol 2’ and my favourite. Passing away. Such a gentle boy he
was. Not his time to go.’ Host Mini Mathur said, ‘What a sad premature goodbye
to a talented, ambitious happy boy.’

Rajasthan Chief
Minister Vasundhara Raje expressed her condolences saying, ‘It was the most
unfortunate and untimely death of the young talent.’ Former Rajasthan Chief
minister Ashok Gehlot said he could not believe that such a talented young
singer was no more. He brought fame to Rajasthan by winning Indian Idol 2’.

Ronaklal Gupta, a
wholesale trader in Bikaner said, ‘ Hamarey Bikaner ka beta tha (He was the son
of our city Bikaner).

Sandeep Acharya had
quite a few accolades to his name. Playback singer by profession, he had won an
award for best new Bollywood talent in New Jersey, USA. He also won the Sur
Aradhna award for the best upcoming male singer category.